Summary
Gents pocket watch, silver open case, Vaucher, Fleurier, Switzerland, 19th century.
Physical Description
Silver open case. White enamel dial has black roman numerals and an outer ring of arabic numerals on quarters. Sweep of centre seconds hand. Movement is engraved with foliage. Has 3 external weights on balance wheel. Has Geneva stop or check on winding. Key wound spring; lever escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Larard Bros, 16 Jul 1925
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Maker
Vaucher, Switzerland
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.325 gives dates of 1800-1860. -
Inscriptions
Dial is marked 'Vaucher Fleurier'. Inside back is marked '84', 'JDB', and 'Argent'.
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Overall Dimensions
1.8 cm (Width), 5.6 cm (Outside Diameter)
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